Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe River Oyster BarDuck Tacos Recipe

Duck Tacos Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

pickled red onion

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Ingredients

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Duck Filling

Pickled Red Onion

Method

Duck Filling

  1. 1

    Prepare the Duck

    Score the skin of the duck breast in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.

  2. 2

    Season the Duck

    Rub the duck breast with olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Duck

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the duck breast skin-side down and cook for about 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (medium-rare). Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Slice the Duck

    Once rested, slice the duck breast thinly against the grain.

  5. 5

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a clean skillet, warm the corn tortillas one at a time over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

Pickled Red Onion

  1. 6

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the red onion and place it in a clean jar or bowl.

  2. 7

    Make the Pickling Solution

    In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.

  3. 8

    Pickle the Onion

    Pour the hot pickling solution over the sliced onions, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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